How We Use the DEKA Dental Laser
The DEKA laser is incredibly versatile. We use this powerful technology to improve your oral health, relieve discomfort, and even enhance the appearance of your smile. Here are a few of the most common ways we utilize laser dentistry at Mason Dental Care.
Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Healthy gums provide the foundation for a healthy smile. If you suffer from gum disease, the DEKA laser offers a highly effective way to clear the infection. During periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment, we use the laser to gently remove diseased, infected tissue from the pockets around your teeth. The laser targets the bad bacteria without harming your healthy gums. This promotes faster tissue regeneration and helps your gums reattach firmly to your teeth, saving your smile from further damage.
Frenectomy and Tongue Tie Release
A frenulum is a small fold of tissue that connects your lips, cheeks, or tongue to your mouth. Sometimes, this tissue develops too short or too thick. When it restricts the movement of the tongue, we call it a tongue tie. A severe tongue tie or lip tie can cause serious issues, making it difficult for infants to nurse and causing speech impediments in older children.
We perform a quick, virtually painless procedure called a frenectomy to resolve this issue. Using the dental laser, we gently release the tight tissue in just a few seconds. Because the laser minimizes bleeding and pain, it is an incredibly safe and gentle option for patients of all ages, including young infants.
Cosmetic Gum Shaping
Do you feel like your teeth look too short, or that you show too much gum when you smile? We can use the DEKA laser to perform cosmetic gum contouring. By gently sculpting away excess tissue, we reveal more of your natural tooth structure. The laser allows us to create a perfectly symmetrical, beautiful gum line with absolute precision, giving you a bigger and brighter smile.
Cold Sore and Canker Sore Relief
If you frequently get painful canker sores or cold sores, the dental laser can help you find fast relief. We can direct the laser energy over the sore to neutralize the virus, dry out the blister, and eliminate the nerve pain. Catching a cold sore early with laser therapy can even stop it from fully breaking out.
